as in offering
something offered to a god
the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god
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Recent Examples of sacrifice
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Getty Images Red Ribbon Week carries his memory forward
Shortly after his death, members of his hometown of Calexico began wearing red ribbons to commemorate his sacrifice and launched the Camarena Club in his honor, according to the DEA.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The coupe was a relatively recent addition to the normal GV80 SUV, sacrificing a little volume at the back for a rakish ducktail rear end.
—Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Encourage a work culture that prioritizes dedication and sacrifice.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Getty Images Red Ribbon Week carries his memory forward
Shortly after his death, members of his hometown of Calexico began wearing red ribbons to commemorate his sacrifice and launched the Camarena Club in his honor, according to the DEA.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Foreign companies might have to cut prices — and sacrifice profits — to offset the tariffs and try to maintain their market share in the United States.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The coupe was a relatively recent addition to the normal GV80 SUV, sacrificing a little volume at the back for a rakish ducktail rear end.
—Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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But once officially released, Apple’s offerings have always been some of the most innovative and beloved among users.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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This emerging threat will force providers to re-evaluate their offerings and realign their capabilities.—
Mit Somaiya,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet, had Wilson not succumbed to injury in late August of that year, Newcastle would not have offered a club-record £60m, rising to £63m, for Isak.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These competitions, often offering modest cash prizes or simply respect points, give aspiring players and teams a platform to shine.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Newsom holds the ultimate trump card in their case, with the ability to grant clemency to the brothers whose case became a political football and was passed from one district attorney to another, becoming at-risk of becoming a victim of ongoing culture wars.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Reporters, family members of Sigmon's victims and his lawyer will view the execution inside the same building used for all executions over the past 35 years, although prison officials say the glass separating the witness room from the death chamber is now bulletproof.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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